Regret the Error

In July and August 2008, The Age published articles about fine art auctioneer Mr Rodney Menzies and his auction company Menzies Art Brands. The Age did not intend to suggest that Mr Menzies was other than a reputable and ethical auctioneer who abided by the rules. The Age apologises to Mr Menzies for any hurt caused.

On October 4, 2008, The Age published an article under the headline "Cosmetic surgery rules cop flack". The article reported on new rules implemented by the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS) requiring disclosure by ACCS members to prospective recipients of invasive surgery. The article included a photograph of Dr Cynthia Weinstein and reproduced quotations obtained from the Health Services Commissioner, Beth Wilson. Dr Weinstein complains that the article inaccurately implied she conducts invasive surgeries, the subject of the new ACCS rules, with less than satisfactory or unprofessional results. To the degree the article inaccurately carried that meaning, The Age apologises to Cynthia Weinstein.

A column by Michael Backman headlined “Israelis living high on US expense account” (BusinessDay, 17/1/09) was published in error. The Age does not in any way endorse the views of the columnist, apologises for the distress the column caused to many readers, particularly in the Jewish community, and regrets publication of the column.

Background here.

LAST year, The Age published two articles in which reference was made to the circumstances of Senior Sergeant John Hauer leaving the St Kilda police station.
The Age now accepts that there was no impropriety attached to Senior Sergeant Hauer leaving the St Kilda police station and that he did so with the support of his superiors.
The Age apologies to John Hauer and his family for any hurt or embarrassment that has been caused by the articles.
It is the policy of The Age to correct all significant errors as soon as possible. The Age is committed to presenting information fairly and accurately.